Mourners have today gathered for the funeral of the late former Fine Gael minister, Mr Jim Mitchell.
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The late Mr Jim Mitchell, who was buried today
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The funeral was held at St Joseph's Church, Terenure, Dublin at midday.
The President, Mrs McAleese, was represented by her aide-de-camp, Col Brian O'Reilly. The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern was also represented by his aide-de-camp, Capt Ger O'Grady.
The Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, was also in attendance along with many of Mr Mitchell's former colleagues from the Fine Gael party.
Mr Mitchell's wife Patsy and his children Ruairí, Sinéad, Neil, Aoife, and Caitríona were chief mourners.
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The requiem Mass will be followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery, Rockbrook, Rathfarnham.